Gauging fair trades

Discussion in 'Beer Trading General / Help' started by wjgeese, Jan 23, 2013.

  1. domtronzero Member

    Location:
    California
    Just keep re-posting it as soon as it falls off the first page. There are a couple guys that do this and I think it's just peachy :mad:
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  2. Levitation Member

    Location:
    California
    there is literally no absolute way to gauge a fair trade. compare, for example, an iso for peche 'n' brett to a ft for peche 'n' brett by the same guy 2 days apart. forget establishing a standard across multiple people, you can't even get something consistent by one person. and that's not to blast either offer, but i'm saying there's too much psychology at work (tendency to overvalue what you have vs. what you want) to get a firm handle on the problem.

    my suggestion? don't trade.
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  3. MordorMongo Member

    Location:
    Indiana
    Hahahaha love it! You either have an iron clad memory or an amazing amount of free time to catch these things.....or both!
    my suggestion? don't trade.
  4. cbeer88 Member

    Location:
    Massachusetts
    That's some pretty amazing balls...
  5. cbeer88 Member

    Location:
    Massachusetts
    In person trades can be tough, because both parties have access to the same stuff. You basically both need to be pretty active traders to make it work.
  6. LambicKing Member

    Location:
    Virginia
    ...and unabashed greed.
  7. ArrogantB Member

    Location:
    Colorado
    This is true but oddly the inverse "what does it take to land" gets a ton of helpful responses.


    :cool:
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  8. peteinSD Member

    Location:
    California
    good advice. also, give more than you receive . . . you'll find that in the long run and on the whole that it all comes back around for the better.
  9. ejeffer11 Member

    Location:
    New York
    when you set up a trade - send a box you would be happy getting and forget about winning or losing - trading is fun, so enjoy - my suggestion? do trade, but remember it's only beer.
  10. Pahn Member

    Location:
    New York
    my advice: start with off the shelf locals that you know you can always get, and trade with experienced traders who will show you the ropes. build trust, develop a regular trading relationship, and if you really want to go whale hunting, ask them for advice.
  11. Allsmoke Member

    Location:
    Virginia
    Don't turn iso/ft threads you start into auctions. If you offer something and get what you ask, quickly, don't hedge your bets thinking a better offer is coming. Make an ISO/ft you will do if met. If you don't have any trades here offer to ship first, and be prompt with communication
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